Handbook

The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully initiate, analyse, evaluate and implement M&A transactions. The course will explore the development and execution of transactions including business acquisitions, takeovers, divestments, and initial public offerings. In addition, students will consider corporate and business strategies that motivate M&A transactions and the motivations of financial buyers such as private equity participants in M&A markets. Students will learn to assess targets and value target businesses by applying corporate finance tools and knowledge within the context of evaluating, developing and executing M&A transactions. The course emphasises the practical applications of skills and knowledge through a combination of case studies, group activities and online discussions.